Fantasy Fish AI: A Day in the Life of Cherry Shrimp

Fantasy Fish AI: A Day in the Life of Cherry Shrimp

Algae

In this regular blog we ask an AI image creator to produce images or videos of the 'fantasy fish' we would like to keep if we could find or create them. 

This time around we asked AI to "show me cherry shrimp pottering around in an aquarium at sunrise Studio Ghibli style" and this is what we got.

Vintage Fish House Videos | Holiday Feeder Block

Vintage Fish House Videos | Holiday Feeder Block

Fish Food

We no longer have a fish house, but we do have some nice memories from it. These are hazy vintage-effect videos, shot on a cheap camera phone, mostly to show new fish arrivals or generally interesting videos. When placed in the aquarium, the holiday block gradually dissolves.

Fish Profiles | Bamboo Shrimp

Fish Profiles | Bamboo Shrimp

Algae

Atyopsis moluccensis, also known as the Bamboo shrimp, Wood Shrimp, Fan or Flower shrimp, is a freshwater shrimp native to southeast Asia. Due to their larger size when compared to cherry shrimp, they make a more suitable addition to community tanks.

Black Beard Algae | The Lowdown and the Cause

Black Beard Algae | The Lowdown and the Cause

Algae

Preventing blackbeard algae involves maintaining balanced lighting, nutrient levels, and CO2, as well as quarantining new additions to your aquarium. Blackbeard algae, also known as brush algae or Audouinella, can be quite a nuisance in aquariums. Here are the primary causes of its growth.

Video | Cherry Shrimp in a Planted Mossy Aquarium

Video | Cherry Shrimp in a Planted Mossy Aquarium

Aquariums

Watch as vibrant green moss balls gracefully float and bob in a serene planted aquarium, creating a hypnotic visual experience. The delicate movements of cherry shrimp add a lively touch to the scene, showcasing their vibrant red hues against the lush greenery. 

What are Moss Balls?

What are Moss Balls?

Algae
Moss balls, Aegagrophila linnaei, were first introduced into the aquatic hobby in the 1970's. More recently, the shrimp keeping hobby has expanded their popularity.
OATA Care Guide: Freshwater Shrimps & Snails

OATA Care Guide: Freshwater Shrimps & Snails

Care Sheets

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. Freshwater invertebrates are a great way of introducing a bit of variety to your freshwater fish tank

OATA Guide: Crayfish and Crabs

OATA Guide: Crayfish and Crabs

Care Sheets

OATA produce a good range of free care sheets for coldwater, tropical freshwater and marine fish as well as for invertebrates, aquatic reptiles and plants. With careful tank mate selection, these animals can be very interesting to keep and add a little extra diversity to your aquarium.

Guava Leaves in an Aquarium

Guava Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
Guava Leaves specifically prevent Vibrio bacteria and eliminate luminous bacteria in Shrimp, so they are a must for any shrimpkeeper. Guava leaves contain polyphenols, carotenoids, flavenoids and tannins, and will naturally decompose over time, so they are very beneficial in the aquarium.
Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium

Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium

Driftwood
Leaves and leaf litter are a good source of biofilm in fish tanks, and all shrimps love to graze on them. Having an assortment of leaf litter in your tank helps to ensure baby shrimp get through their first weeks. Microfauna and snails will eat them too.